30+ Rare Photos of Kate Before Becoming a Royal

Not many young women go from unassuming university students to future queens. Kate Middleton is one of the special few living the fairytale that many would do anything to have. The Princess of Wales wasn't always a royal; some may have trouble remembering what she was like before she married Prince William. Stay with us as we walk down memory lane to a time when Kate Middleton wasn't yet royalty.

Before the era of coat dresses, tiaras, and elaborate hats, there was the era of regular, casual clothing, such as this beautiful sleeveless, polka-dot dress Kate's wearing in this photo.

This picture was taken on Kate's 27th birthday as she was leaving her London apartment in her VW Golf. Driving oneself seems like an ordinary thing to do, but not when you're royalty. We'd rarely ever see the Princess in this setting again.

You probably never imagined you'd see Kate Middleton without her signature hairstyle. But, believe it or not, the Princess once had bangs. And we have to say, the side bangs seem to be a good fit.

If you've ever wondered what the Princess of Wales looked like as a kid, here's a throwback photo. She looks as adorable as we imagined she'd be! Those cheeks, her eyes, and her smile are all just too cute!